The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) entered into force on May 15, 2012, laying the foundation for a surge in U.S. agricultural exports. Since 2012, U.S. agricultural exports to…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…agricultural advocate known as ‘Almond Girl Jenny.’ Jenny Holtermann “There’s only ever been two people from California,” said Holtermann. “So, it really is an honor to have been selected and…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…together,” said Agricultural Integrated Pest Management Specialist with the Santa Barbara County Ag Commissioners Office Mel Graham. “[Bee Safe] is providing county ag commissioner staff with some training and some…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…dinner. Bring your extra veggies to work and share with co-workers. Frozen cubes of zucchini in a bowl Freezing cucumber and squash isn’t the norm, but it does work, particularly…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…farm products,” he said. Johansson said Congress can also help improve foreign markets for agricultural products. “The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will solidify agricultural trade with two of California’s top customers for…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions. These programs will assist agricultural producers while President Trump works to address…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) recently released updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta contractors. The new CVP allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural contractors has been increased to 70 percent…
Producers Encouraged to Participate in Goat Industry Study
…System in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Beginning July 1, the two-phase study will take an in-depth look at the major issues facing the goat industry and gather important…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…said in a news release. “CRP allows agricultural producers to set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” Fordyce also…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
A new agricultural video series provided by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) takes an in-depth look at vegetable production. The series debuted on…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…implementing conservation approaches on agricultural lands. “Our Conservation Innovation Grants program is time-tested, highly successful and has led to tremendous discoveries and enhancements in conservation over the years,” NRCS Chief…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…stewards of our nation’s natural resources,” Lyons-Blythe testified at the Committee’s hearing on Climate Change and the Agricultural Sector. “The industry takes very seriously its obligation to protect the environment…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…agricultural water rights. They obtain the rights, close down the farms, and sell the water to Los Angeles – so their developers can build more homes and bring in even…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…incident and why it’s a great opportunity for a teachable moment for our agricultural employers is that this is an individual who was in ATV safety, and his employer provided…